Weekly Digest
NASN news & updates
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Washington Post reporter Jenn Abelson leads a conversation with Chessy Prout, who is on her journey as a high school survivor of sexual assault. Explore teenagers' struggles, rape culture and related areas. |
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Benefits and Risks of Medical Cannabis |
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Learn about the implications of cannabis prescriptions in the school setting including legal, ethical, and compliance aspects. |
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National Handwashing Awareness Week is Dec. 1-7 |
School nurses educate students on proper hand-washing techniques.
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Managing Chronic Health Conditions |
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CDC Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Guidelines |
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Read recommendations for healthcare providers working in different settings with children and youth with mild traumatic brain injury. See a commentary on what schools need to know about the guidelines. |
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Improving School Community & Student Health |
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Know Sweat Podcast Episode Released |
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This episode covers key data presented at the American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting. Learn more about cold, pain and accidents experienced by Hh suffers. |
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National Influenza Vaccination Week is Coming Up |
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National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is Dec. 1-7. It’s our nation’s final push to get more Americans vaccinated against flu. This year the daily topics focus on high-risk groups. Monday (Dec 2) of NIVW will focus on children under 5. Wednesday (Dec 4) will focus on people with chronic health conditions. |
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NASN Resources: The Keep Flu Out of School Toolkit was created by a partnership with NASN, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Families Fighting Flu. It is available for school nurses, teachers, and healthcare professionals for use in kindergarten through grade 5.
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Opportunities & Networking |
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Need Help Justifying Your Attendance at NASN2020? |
The NASN2020 Justification Toolkit helps you request support to attend NASN's 52nd Annual Conference June 30-July 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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One Bug, Two Bug,
Red Bug, Blue Bug
IPM for Childcare Centers
2 p.m. EST
December 10, 2019
Child care centers are unique environments for implementing sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) protocols that reduce the unnecessary exposure of younger children to pests and pesticides. Learn about the top five pests of concern in child care centers and what you can do, as the school nurse, to alleviate and prevent pests in your facility.
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Inhaler Innovation and History
What is the Right Choice for You
4 p.m. EST
November 21, 2019
Innovation is a hallmark of healthcare and respiratory treatments are a part of this future of healthcare. Join Dr. Allen Meadows as we look at what is new with inhalers and how that impacts both providers and patients.
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NASN Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar.
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National Health Observances Calendar
This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2019 calendar.
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